Hand
in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH-EA) is a registered Non-Governmental
Organization (NGO) in Kenya and a member of the Hand in Hand global
network whose vision is to alleviate poverty through enterprise
development and job creation.

HiH-EA’s
mandate is to work within the Eastern Africa region and is currently
working in Kenya and gradually expanding to other Eastern Africa
countries.

HiH
EA is seeking to fill the following vacancies and invites applications
from suitably qualified individuals who will undergo a selection process
to identify the suitable candidates for the respective positions.

Public Relations & Communications Officer

Ref No: HEA PR&C O 04-2017

The
Public Relations & Communications Officer (PR&COM) responsible
for proper communications, positive media relations and promotion of
good relations between the organization, key stakeholders and the
public.

Duties and Responsibilities

Development of integrated holistic marketing communications plans for the organizational both externally and internally.

Management
of the organizations content management, editing and uploading
articles, uploading graphic imagery, and all other related activities.

Co-coordinating/management
of official organization social media platforms (i.e.) (Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram, Flickr) and the implementation of new emergent
platforms

Implementation of planned campaigns and competitions, both offline and via online social media.

Development
and dissemination of communications including e-communications
including but not limited to magazines, newsletters, brochures, reports
etc.

Drafting of various articles, letters and communiques as and when required in response to current issues.

Assist in organization and Event support.

Documentation and sharing with various stakeholders lessons learnt through various processes of delivering our mission.

Capture and manage access to relevant data, stories and expertise required to advance.

Specifications

Minimum Diploma in Mass Communication, PR, and /or Journalism from a government recognized institution.

3 years’ experience in media relations, PR and communications or corporate affairs in a busy organization.

Excellent PR, communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in use of Microsoft suite application packages

Good time and personal management skills

Good writing and editing skills with proper command of English and Swahili languages.

Ability to work under pressure and tolerance in handling diverse personalities.

Application Process

Qualified
and interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV, citing
the Position and Reference Number to HiH-EA via the email address
[email protected] on or before close of business by 4th December
2017.